News and events

Are you planning to travel to Norway? From 27th of July 2018, applications will be handled by the Norwegian Embassy in Nairobi

Not possible to apply for visas to Switzerland and Denmark from 2nd of July

Please note that with effect from Monday 2nd July 2018, the Norwegian Embassy will not be responsible for processing C-visa applications for Switzerland and Denmark.

2018 winners of the European Union Human Rights Defenders' Award announced

The Heads of Missions of the European Union (EU) Member States, the EU Delegation and Norway, are happy to announce Ms. Margaret Arach Orech and Mr Peter Sewakiryanga, as the winners of the EU Human Rights Defenders Award 2018.

Cooperation on Framework Conditions for Private Sector Development in the South – Call for proposals

Norad launches a new call for concept notes under the grant scheme: Cooperation on framework conditions for private sector development in developing countries.

NORPART Call for Applications 2018

Please find below information from the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) regarding the NORPART Call for Applications 2018

2018 EU Human Rights Defenders Award: Call for nominations

The annual European Union Human Rights Defenders Award (EU HRD), now in its seventh year, is granted by the EU and its Member States in Uganda, and Norway to recognize the achievements of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda.

Nordic Sports Day 2018!

Participants from Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden competed in a variety of sports during the Nordic Sports Day on Saturday 20th of January. In the evening, the triumphs were celebrated at Faze2 restaurant.

Norway to provide NOK 420 million to the UN emergency response fund in 2018

‘Norway will increase its contribution to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) from NOK 380 million to NOK 420 million a year for the next four years.

Welfare day at the Norwegian Embassy

Every year, the Embassy arranges a welfare day with joint activities for all staff members.

Opening and Closing Remarks for the Energy and Mineral Joint Sector Review

On 12th of October, The Energy and Mineral Joint Sector Review was held in Kampala. Norwegian Ambassador to Uganda, Susan Eckey, held the opening remarks.

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State on 20th of October, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

New Minister of EEA and EU Affairs

In a session of the Council of State on 20th of October, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.